🌱'Originally Huntsville' Music Series + South Memorial Bank Robbery

Hey, friends. It's Thursday in Huntsville and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in our community. Today's issue includes news about...

• New music series
• Regions Bank robbery
• Memorial Parkway overpass update

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But first, today's weather:

Heavy rain and a thunderstorm. High: 65 Low: 38.

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Here are the top stories today in Huntsville:

1. Huntsville will be the home to a brand-new music series, "Originally Huntsville!" The first event will be at the Electric Belle at Stovehouse on Jan. 12 from 6-10 p.m. (WAFF)
2. The Huntsville Police Department was called to investigate a robbery at the South Memorial Parkway Regions Bank yesterday. Police are looking for two suspects, but no information regarding them has been released at this time. (WHNT News 19)
3. A contracted security worker at Grissom High School has been arrested after allegedly selling fentanyl at a basketball game. He purportedly also had a gun in his possession on school grounds at the time of the arrest. (AL.com)
4. Starting in February, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will be accepting bids on the Memorial Parkway overpass project. The project is expected to cost $35-40 million. The agreement between the Huntsville City Council and ALDOT will be voted on at tonight's council meeting. (AL.com)

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Today in Huntsville:

• Finance Committee Meeting — Madison City (4:00 PM)
• Discovery vs Oakwood Middle — Basketball (4:00 PM)
• School Board Meeting — Madison City (5:00 PM)
• BOE Meeting- Work/Special Session — Madison County (5:30 PM)
• Jemison vs Columbia — Varsity Boys Wrestling (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Did you know that the City of Huntsville spent $17 million last year to order 21 new fire trucks? Two pumpers and one ladder truck are already in service, and the others are expected early this year! (Details)
• There's still time to register for the winter season with i9 Sports! The sports they offer for winter include flag football, basketball, instructional soccer, and a multi-sport discovery program for ages 3-6! (Details)

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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you soon.

— Amy Young

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Huntsville Daily? Contact me at huntsville@patch.com